Canadian fans celebrate after Canada defeated South Africa during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match, at FIFA Fan Fest in Vancouver, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
'We are 26'
Canada advances to World Cup round of 16 with stoppage-time win over South Africa
Jun 28, 2026 | 3:23 PM
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Canada’s first FIFA World Cup knockout stage match in Los Angles on Sunday ended in a 1-0 victory, with the country taking on South Africa in a highly anticipated showdown.
A late goal from Stephen Eustáquio sealed the win for Team Canada, who are now off to the round of 16 where they’ll play the winner of Netherlands and Morocco in Houston on July 4.
Now the biggest goal in Men’s National Team history!!!
Wow! Canada to the Round of 16!! pic.twitter.com/nsJ7m9pVoj
— Jamie Nye (@jamienye) June 28, 2026
Canada reached the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time despite a 2-1 loss in Vancouver to Switzerland.
